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Job description
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
The APN (NP) provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
The APN (NP) practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
The APN (NP) has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
Provides education to patients and their families
Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of - Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact Tara Moore-Thaxton at - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Worksite address
las vegas, NV, 89105, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.